There are 6 ways to get from Helsinki to Van by plane, bus, car, ferry, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Helsinki Airport
best- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane HEL - VAN
9h 58m₺9,505–38,682Bus via Istanbul
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Riga, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Vanbus
3d₺10,968–18,259Drive 5,982.8 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Vancar 5,982.8 km
3d 8h₺61,569–88,932Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly
- Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
- Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane TLL - VAN
13h 1m₺14,423–44,200Bus, train
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tallinn Bussijaam to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus 960
- Take the train from Moskovsky Railway Terminal to Krasnodar 1train
- Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Trabzon bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Trabzon bus station to Van bus stationbus
3d 10h₺10,697–16,520Bus
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tallinn Central Bus station to Minsk Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Krasnodar-1 Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Trabzon bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Trabzon bus station to Van bus stationbus
3d 14h₺11,897–31,120
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Van is to bus and train which costs 10.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺ and takes 3 days 10h.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Van is to fly which takes 9h 58m and costs 9.500 ₺ - 39.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Van. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Van via Riga Central Bus Station, Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.
The distance between Helsinki and Van is 2779 km. The road distance is 5982.8 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Van without a car is to bus via Istanbul which takes 3 days 0h and costs 11.000 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Helsinki to Van, including transfers.
Helsinki to Van bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Van is to fly which takes 9h 58m and costs 9.500 ₺ - 39.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Istanbul, which costs 11.000 ₺ - 19.000 ₺ and takes 3 days 0h.
Helsinki to Van bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Riga, Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Van is 5983 km. It takes approximately 3 days 8h to drive from Helsinki to Van.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Van, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Van via Riga, Bus Station, Riga Central Bus Station, Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, İstanbul Esenler bus station, and Istanbul Otogari in around 3d.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺13,000–43,000
Flights from Lennart Meri International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺13,000–42,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Moskovsky Railway Terminal to Krasnodar 1
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–6,000
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₺12,000–18,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₺3,100–4,000
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₺4,000–6,000
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–2,700
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺370–600
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺370–600
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 06000 4300
- Website
- eckeroline.fi
Ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,700
- Schedules at
- Eckeroline
- Economy
- ₺1,100–1,700
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